The Impossible Duet

A key part to becoming a good Part-Time Musician (PTM) is finding the inspiration you need, when you need it, to keep advancing. This comes easily on some evenings, as we look forward to spending time with our instrument as a way to cleanse ourselves of the day’s frustrations. At other times, we could use a little help. 

For many of us, the best cure for the “blahs” is to watch a live performance. Failing that, many great performances can be watched from the comfort of your favorite desk chair. We can discuss the psychology of why watching someone else play motivates us to pick up our own instrument (watch out, pianists!) at some future time…but for now, let’s get to the good stuff!

Wells Cunningham is a cello teacher with an impressive background and performance record. His amazing Impossible Duet video has provided our family and others a great deal of inspiration that deserves to be shared.

Inspired yet? I thought so. 

While I may never play like Mr. Cunningham, I can’t watch his “duet” performance of the Handel/Halvorsen Passacaglia without resolving to practice more and play better. How about you?

Remember: As long as you keep practicing, today is the worst you’ll ever be!

Keep playing,
Mark

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